Candy Crush. It's totally addictive! I quit the game years ago, but now I'm back! I know all the tricks - how to get lives when you have run out, trick ways to get extra "boosters". I can't help myself and it is SO distracting and time wasting - and ADDICTIVE! I feel like a … Continue reading Inspiration, Engagement and the Great Disconnect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qde5NMy7WTU There are times when you are just too busy and there is so much going on at home and work, that catching up with friends falls by the wayside. And next thing you know, you are running into them in the supermarket saying, "We really MUST catch up!". There are also times when you … Continue reading You’ve Got A Friend
In my latest post, I share 3 of my favourite picture books that inspire creativity and innovation in adults as well as children. After all, who said picture books were just for kids?
I am an IDEAS person. I love coming up with new and exciting ways to do things - in my teaching, in my day to day life. Making changes, being creative, rearranging a room. I am sure there are times when my family and work colleagues wished I was a bit less creative. I was … Continue reading Creativity, Boredom and the Great Unknown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8r-tXRLazs By now, those of you who regularly read my posts would know that I love to throw in clips and videos. But why would I start my post with "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles? Well, it's a long story. For a long time I have had a gnawing feeling. Something biting … Continue reading Revelation
We are all creative beings. Whether it be working out what's for dinner and "creatively" putting together what's in the fridge, planning a unit of work for your Yr 4 class, working out a project schedule or actively being "creative" - painting, making music, doing craft. So why do so many people feel they aren't … Continue reading Introducing “Creativity”
Why I love Pinterest and some of my favourite pins - music, teaching and general!
